apologise
/əˈpɑlədʒaɪz/
verb
- To express regret for something that one has done wrong or for a mistake.
- He apologised to his teacher for being disruptive in class.
- She apologised sincerely for forgetting our anniversary.
- I want to apologise for breaking your favorite vase.
- To express regret in a formal or polite way, often when declining an invitation or causing inconvenience.
- I must apologise, but I cannot attend the conference next week.
- The host apologised for the delay in serving dinner.
- We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the construction work.
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